Mulled wine, tasty treats, twinkly lights and unique gifts all wrapped up with a festive atmophere make a Christmas market a wonderful shopping experience.  You’ll find everything from Christmas decorations to crafts, food and drink and usually from small, local businesses in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Find all the best 2026 Christmas markets and fairs in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.  Once that gets your in the festive spirit, check out all these family friendly Christmas events in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

SPOTLIGHT – The Lambing Shed Christmas Craft Market

Cheshire & Manchester Christmas Markets & Fairs 2026

Albert Square Manchester Christmas Market – 6th Nov – 3rd Jan

With its own Christmas mini-market – a select handful of wooden chalets selling must-have Christmas crafts and gifts – plus a good mix of independent food and drink outlets offering a tasty selection of food and drink on-the-go, along with under-cover seating areas, as well as festive lights, Christmas-themed light-up and walk-through installations, and plenty of seasonal selfie backdrop spots, Albert Square promises to add even more Christmas magic to Manchester this year.

Warrington Christmas Light Switch On – 14th – 15th Nov

Feast your eyes on some local artisans and fill those shopping bags with goodies whilst indulging in some weekend family fun! Stroll around the market, chat with the producers and sample the delights on offer.

Wigan Light Switch On – 14th Nov

20 stalls will be at the Christmas Light Switch-On at The Cotton Works for a beautiful evening of festive shopping, brass bands, and choirs.

Chester Christmas Market – 18th Nov – 22nd Dec

Beautiful huts filled with bespoke crafts, gifts, tasty treats, and delicious drinks, all to be enjoyed under our sparkling lights. This year, there are even more selfie points and a sneaky sleigh to discover, alongside the ever-popular live musicians in the Market Bar.

For one exclusive evening, Heaton House Farm will have a variety of stalls selling everything you need for your Christmas shopping and gifting this year. PLUS delicious hot food is served by Stable Yard Catering.

Christmas Market Street at Blakemere Village (Northwich) 22nd Nov

Check out  Chameleon & Co for unique enamel Christmas hanging decorations.  Totally different to your average Christmas bauble and great as a secret Santa gift.

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Tatton Park Christmas Gift Fair – 26th – 29th Nov

Showcasing local artisans this unique shopping experience is held inside The Mansion’s Tenants Hall – a wing of the stately mansion house that is not usually open to the public.  You’ll find lots of local suppliers selling items including jewellery, candles, crafts and gin.

Congleton Christmas Light Switch On – 27th Nov

More than 30 festive food, craft and community stalls will fill the town centre, alongside the vibrant Market Quarter and local shops and hospitality venues opening late.

Bramhall Festive Market – 28th Nov

Join over 50 friendly, talented local makers and traders offering everything you need to kick off the festive season in style.

Frodsham Christmas Market – 28th Nov

Makers, bakers, hot food, crafts and charity stalls. The market is the heart of the day at the Christmas in Frodsham event.

Eccles Artisan Market Christmas Special (Eccles, Greater Manchester)

The artisan market will feature 60 unique stalls. Visitors can also enjoy live music performances and free family entertainment throughout the day.

Stockport Christmas Fair – 3rd Dec

Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring a diverse array of stalls showcasing the finest local handcrafted creations, and unique treasures. Discover artisan crafts and thoughtful gifts, all lovingly made by talented local vendors. There will also be a Santa’s grotto

Sandbach Christmas Market 4th Dec

Rode Hall Christmas Market  – 5th Dec

The Christmas Market will be full of festive cheer!  There will be stalls selling artisan food, flowers and crafts and lots of mistletoe, mulled wine & mince pies.  The Rode Hall Silver Band will be playing and the courtyard kitchen will be open selling festive brunches and homemade cakes.

Knutsford Christmas Market – 5th – 6th Dec

The Knutsford Christmas market offers a fantastic weekend of festive shopping, celebration, and community!

Prestbury Christmas Fair – 6th Dec

Bustling with festive artisan stalls and the very best of local Cheshire producers and crafters. Alongside a whole programme of live music entertainment, Fairground on Bridge Green, live music, Face Painting, local Businesses and Community groups

Holmes Chapel Christmas Market & Fair – 6th Dec

The closed off streets are filled with small businesses selling food, drink, crafts & gifts for Christmas. Live performances from dancers & singers. Fairground rides and Santa on his sleigh.

Prestbury Christmas Fair – 6th Dec

This stunning Christmas event is held in the centre of the village and sees the local businesses throw open their doors.

Wilmslow Artisan Market  – 19th Dec

Wilmslow Artisan Market takes place on the third Saturday every month. the December market takes place on the last Saturday before Christmas, perfect for picking up some last minute treats or gifts.